Attaching the external CD-ROM drive | IBM 240 instruction

Attaching the external CD-ROM drive

Attaching the external CD-ROM drive

You can use the IBM portable CD-ROM drive with your ThinkPad

240.This section will cover connecting your CD-ROM to the com- puter and installing the CD-ROM driver.

Connecting the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 240

To connect the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad 240, refer to the following illustration and instructions:

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IBM 240 manual Attaching the external CD-ROM drive, Connecting the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad

Contents

Page First Edition June 1999 Iii Thank you for selecting an IBM ThinkPad 240 computer Controls Functional highlightsDisk drive With Warranties SpecificationsAbout this book Icons Used in This Book Electrical safety notice Safety information States Call Battery pack. Do not put it Trash ThatNot Or disposed of. Do not dis Contents Attaching Features Using ThinkPad Software Selection. . .CD Xii Year 2000 readiness and instructions Getting familiar with your computer Front view of the computer Identifying the hardware features Status Lamp Key Rear view of the computer Getting familiar with your5 computer Hard disk Drive Bottom view of the computer System status indicators NumLk Color Buttons TrackPointYour Computer Stick Left click button Right click button Changing the Cap Fn key ForFn key Lock Numeric keypad Getting familiar with your15 computer ThinkPad utility programs Bios Setup Utility Bios Memory Advanced Setup Keyboard/Mouse Selecting theAdvanced SetupInfrared Sticky KeyTypematic Rate Values For BatteryFor AndAuto Slow Suspend when LCD is closed Others Power switch Mode LCD Display OrEnter Date/Time Selecting ThePassword Password Selecting Allows you to set a Legacy floppy device as Exit Saving Changes Start ThinkPad configurationChanges Save Changes Manager Mode Then clickThinkPad Online Users Guide Online Users Guide Backing up your system Recovery CDConfigSafe Bulletin Board Replacing the battery pack Attaching the Large Battery pack ThinkPad donts Handling your computer Network Pstn UseOnly Carrying the computer Cleaning your computerThinkPad dos Hibernation Maximizing battery-powered operationRuggedized mobile computers What Ergonomics information Chair HeadView Arms For more information Device driver for Windows NT Attaching External Extending the features of your computer Panel Customizing the TrackPoint Using the Press-to-Select Using the Sensitivity Upgrading the memory Increasing memory Increasing memory Inside That foreign materialsDo not fall Space Dram Extending the features of 51your computer Increasing memory Attaching KeyboardKeypad Numeric Mouse Mouse Attaching an external keyboard and mouse Saver Keyboard UsingDisabling the TrackPoint For Windows 98 and Windows Attaching the external FDD Drive Attaching the external CD-ROM drive Connecting the CD-ROM to the ThinkPad Device driver Installing the CD-ROM device driver for Windows NT Attaching the external CD-ROM drive Display Attaching an external monitorDisplay Button orExternal the Display Properties Display output locationOrExternal Display DOS Screen Image on the LCD Display modes Depth OrLCD+External DisplaySupported Color Attaching a printer PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card PC you Card,must stop it Removing the PC Card ThinkPad 240 Users Reference Protecting your computer Using passwords Using passwords Entering a password Set Setting a passwordOn Password Changing or removing a Using locks Solving computer problems Questions Frequently asked questionsUtility Frequently asked questions How do I use my infrared port as a communication port? TimersDo not Want it to. How do I stop this? How do I use my serial port as a communication port? Desk? For SelectDisableAt my desk, but Then Use Away Time? UsingNot Get Out 10. If You Are Prompted To restart Your OK . computer, click How do I maximize battery life? Hints, tips Limitations Using External condenser microphone If you accidentally lose or damage software in your computer Troubleshooting guide Chart Troubleshooting charts Codes or messages Error Eisa Cmos DOS Problem Action Messages Problem Action Input problems TrackPoint Port Mouse Does ProblemsHibernation Displayed This ClickProperties LCD problems Battery problems Indicator problems Communication Problems Action HDD problems Settingsto Audio problemsUSB problems IRQ Tone PanelWin ClickProperties Not Dialing INF Printer problems External monitor problems Solving computer problems105 ClickSerial Port Option Software problems Other problems Selection RecoveringLost Damaged Getting Started Using the Recovery CDNews and Updates Using the ThinkPad Software Selection CD FAT16 Using the recovery CD with a FAT16 system ClickRestart Using the Recovery CD with FAT32 system Drive deleted Press Y, and then press Enter. You see the message Press N, and then press Enter. You will see a message DOS Using the Recovery CD with a new HDD Press Esc You See a Message FDD Preparations Getting ServiceAbout Your Warranty 121 Identification numbers Information on your computerOption list Problem recording sheet Help by Telephone Service Fax information ThinkPad EasyServWorld Electronic support services Support Enhanced PC support line Purchasing additional services Line Ordering support line servicesClient support line Warranty and repair services Ordering publications Getting update diskettes Obtaining IBM operating system updates 133 Appendix A. Features and specifications Keyboard FeaturesProcessor Storage devices Appendix A. Features and specifications135 Environment SpecificationsLithium-ion battery pack Size Used IBM power cordsUsed in these regions 13H5273 Japan ThinkPad 240 Users Reference IBM Appendix B. Product warranties and notices Service Extent of Warranty Limitation of Liability IBM MMPM/2 Trademarks Readiness Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Rul Rules Canadian Department of Communications compliance statementEuropean Community directive conformance statement Bottom Computer That Contains Among other Things Australia Industry Canada requirementsFax branding Ringer Avis Avertissement 151 Glossary EDO IRQ Suspend 155 Index Facsimile Assistance Password USB